Dominic Smith Concludes 2026 Season With Atlanta Braves After Slump

Dominic Smith finished an up-and-down 2026 season with the Atlanta Braves, batting .253 with nine home runs and 91 wRC+ across 108 games. After a stellar start featuring a walk-off grand slam and a .325 average through May, Smith struggled significantly in the second half, hitting .192 from June onward and losing playing time. Despite his late-season bench role, he made a surprise start in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series and delivered a pair of hits as a free agent now looks ahead to 2027.